The aim of the employee handbook is to provide general information in what the organization does and how the employees make it happen. The employee handbook is valuable book in any workplace and it should be easy to access and to read. To achieve these lofty ambitions, the employee handbook needs to be written in a way that c... More..
How would you like to have an extra $50, $100 or $200 a week to spend on something really great. Learn to cut down on your living expenses and this can be a reality. Don't be influenced by advertising and change your spending patterns. This is easier said than done. Here are some principles and some practical tips.Two princip... More..
Do the right thing with your estate. Plan the distribution of your estate carefully and avoid the mistakes that cause your loved ones angst. Be remembered for getting it right! Almost all problems relating to estate distribution can be avoided with proper planning and advice. Here is a short list of seven mistakes made by peo... More..
So you think that composting is rocket science. It isn't really.It is as easy as falling off a log. Just listen to what happened when I first made compost a few years ago. I spoke with the man at the garden shop, who gave me a thirty minute lecture and almost broke my will to make compost, but a quick chat to grandma changed ... More..
"You cannot lead with your mouth open"Good leadership is about creating a vision and telling the people. Great leadership is about creating a vision and an environment that allows people to be self-motivated towards the vision.There are thousands of books written about leadership styles, effect of personalities on leadership,... More..
The last thing that any workplace wants reported is sexual harassment. Unfortunately, there are reports of it still occurring in many workplaces - unwanted sexual advances or matters relating to sexual innuendo etc. All allegations about harassment are serious and our society places a higher standard of expectations in the ar... More..
The annual vacation was fast approaching. In a week, my family were off to a seaside paradise for our first vacation in two years, and the phone rings and the caller tells us that the three bedroom unit, that we had booked had indeed been double booked. Since we were the last to book, we were going to be "unbooked". This "las... More..
Would you choose a GP or a specialist to carry out a heart transplant? Of course, you would choose a specialist. You would want the best doctor, after all, changing hearts is not something every GP learns about. It is much the same with the other professions. There are generalists and specialists, but unfortunately, they do n... More..
Now for today's news:"Today, hunger has been eliminated in the world","Peace agreements have been signed by all UN Members","Special Report: Do you remember road rage? It's now fifty years since the last reported incident".Wouldn't these headlines change things for the better? Of course, this would not happen on earth, under ... More..
Ask yourself, "What will happen to my property if I died suddenly without a will." If you know the answer and are happy with it, don't read on. If on the other hand you are unsure what will happen to your property, let me tell you. The government of your state will distribute your estate according to a legislated formula and ... More..
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